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GJ53 DUY

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,707 mi
Last recorded109,707 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 DUY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 109,707 miles

Front BOTH head light glass faded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 104,139 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2022 104,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

bonnet does not close

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2021 100,005 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2020 96,410 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 90,436 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes show light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2018 84,520 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Lower under sill section (corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 79,530 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2017 79,520 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 74,621 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2016 74,618 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2015 69,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake light on dash

Pass 16 Jun 2014 62,705 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2014 62,705 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 57,694 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 57,694 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2012 55,711 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 55,711 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2011 52,652 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 52,652 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 48,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 44,440 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 44,440 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 42,842 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 33,696 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 33,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Sep 2006 25,871 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 75?

Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
5,824
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
103,127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82,341
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,066
Registration plate lamp not working 33,396
Direction indicator incorrect colour 27,329
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GJ53 DUY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 68,100 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 75 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ53 DUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ53 DUY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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